Patient's question:
Weight loss, increased water intake, frequent urinationDecember 2009, no known cause
Doctor's answer:
Hello, I don't know if you have a family history. Your current symptoms and the diagnosis of diabetes are clear. The key is whether it is type 1 or type 2. Type 1 is a chronic disease caused by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells due to an autoimmune mechanism. It is more common in adolescents, with an acute onset, often accompanied by diabetic ketoacidosis, and some insulin antibodies are positive. Type 2 diabetes involves a defect in pancreatic function or insulin resistance on two aspects. In terms of treatment, type 1 is sensitive to insulin and requires insulin to maintain life. At your age of onset, type 1 diabetes is more likely. It can be further confirmed through pancreatic cell function tests and antibody detection.Medical Advice: The most effective treatment for type 1 diabetes currently is insulin therapy. There are now insulin pumps that can release insulin according to the normal physiological patterns of the human body, and can also administer pulsatile insulin before meals to lower postprandial blood sugar.